Masonry Magazine May 2010 Page. 6

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Masonry Magazine May 2010 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine May 2010 Page. 6
# MASONRY
May 2010 | Vol. 49, No. 05

on the cover
features

Anchored Veneer

How good is your fastener? An improper brick tie and fastener combination can lead to unexpected compromises in the veneer stiffness and potential moisture and air leakage issues.

The Business of Incorporating Safety

Safety training, the use of fall protection, and the incorporation of hazard communication are paramount on the jobsite. Experts discuss how they incorporate safety.

Masonry Saws: Weathering the Challenges of Time

Like the masonry craft, some tools of the trade continue to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in today's building architecture.

Shown on the cover is one of the winners of the "Educational" category of the Architectural Precast Association's 2010 Awards for Excellence-a prestigious, annual competition recognizing design and manufacturing excellence for architectural precast concrete nationwide. The building is Lissa and Cy Wagner Hall at the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla: contractor was WL. McNatt in Oklahoma City, Okla.; masonry contractor (owned by Structural Stone) was Advanced Masonry in Oklahoma City; design by Architectural Design Group in Oklahoma City; manufacturing by Structural Stone in Oklahoma City.

columns & departments

For The Record
President's Message
Government Affairs
New Products
Business Building
Full Contact PM
Classified Advertising
News

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